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Céline Dion makes sell-out return to live performance in Paris

The concert west of Paris followed years of health difficulties linked to a rare neurological disorder.

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Céline Dion has returned to live performance with a sell-out concert at an arena west of Paris, fulfilling her stated dream of taking the stage again after years of health difficulties linked to a rare neurological disorder.

The concert took place on Saturday. The available material does not name the arena, provide attendance figures or specify the disorder.

Speaking to France 24, vocal coach Elena Hurstel described Dion’s performance as emotional and authentic. She said it reflected “the new Céline” and focused less on perfection than on the person Dion had become.

The performance marks a return to live performance, but the available material does not establish a permanent touring schedule or provide details of Dion’s health, set list or wider plans.

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